Along with the carmaker's new five-speed auto - replacing the current four-speed - the updated Wrangler offers a 0-100km/h sprint in 8.4 seconds and fuel consumption figures of 11.2 l/100km (down from 11.6 l/100km).

While a six-speed manual is also offered with the 2012 Wrangler, the five-speed auto benefits from a lower first-gear ratio to give the Wrangler better off-road tractability.